Lifesaving
13+ years old.
Learn how to respond in complex water rescue situations the bronze medallion course provides both theoretical knowledge and practical experience in life-saving techniques CPR and emergency care.
Girls only also available.
Prerequisite: 13 years and Red Cross Swim Kids Level 10 or equivalent or Bronze Star.
13+ years old.
Bronze cross is a prerequisite for the National Lifeguard program. It is designed for Lifesavers. It provides more advanced training and an introduction to safe prevention and aquatic facilities.
Prerequisite: Bronze Medallion.
11+ years old.
The Bronze Star is the first Bronze level award. Following this course will introduce you to lifesaving: you will learn to solve various problems, to make decisions as an individual and as a team member, to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation and develop self-rescue skills that will help you save your own life.
Prerequisite: To be able to swim 100m and be at least 11 years old
Standard first aid is a 16-hour CPR and first aid course that prepares a candidate to take the national lifeguard course.
This course must be completed before the National Lifeguard Exam takes place
Prerequisite: Bronze Cross.
15+ years old.
National lifeguard is the only nationally recognized program for lifeguard training emphasis is on teamwork communication and prevention thus preparing candidates to safely and efficiently supervise an aquatic facility.
Prerequisite: Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid (must be completed before the exam).
15+ years old.
The Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor course prepares the instructor to teach and evaluate basic swim strokes and related skills. Candidates acquire proven teaching methods, a variety of stroke development drills, and correction techniques. Current Swim Instructors teach and certify candidates in all levels of the Swim for Life® program.
This course is part of the Quebec government’s free lifeguard program designed to address the lifeguard shortage that has been affecting the province since the Covid-19 pandemic. We are requiring a 50$ deposit and once you show up to class that deposit will be returned to you.
Classes will be held every Sunday from 11:00AM to 3:00PM starting February 4 and ending the 24.
Prerequisites: 15 years of age by the end of the Swim Instructor Course, and Bronze Cross (or higher) certification
For more information contact the front desk: 514-737-6551 or email aquatics@ymywha.com.